Munetsi, AFRAA’s director to speak at Akwaaba Aviation Day in Lagos

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AKWAABA African Travel Market has confirmed the participation of the newly appointed African Airlines Association (AFRAA), Director of Government, Legal and Industry Affairs, Aaron Munetsi, in this year’s aviation day.

Munetsi, who has vast experience in the aviation industry, will be the lead speaker at the 2019 Akwaaba African Travel Market Aviation Day.

The former Regional General Manager, Africa and Middle East, South Africa Airways (SAA) was responsible for business development and stakeholder management at all levels as well as liaison with host government to obtain operating permits and support for South African Airways operations.

According to the organiser of the MICE show, the 15th edition of AfTM will be held in Lagos from September 22 to 24. The aviation day is billed for Tuesday, September 24, by 10am at Eko Hotels and Suite, with a paper on the Impact of airport development and airlines on tourism growth in Africa.

Also, the day’s event is expected to take a critical look at the contribution of airports and airlines to drive tourism in countries across the globe and Africa in particular. Governments all over the world are becoming aware of the importance of tourism and the role it plays in contributing to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as well as the development of the economy. It is believed that airlines drive tourism growth, with the examples of Kenya Airways and South Africa Airways.

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It is also believed that airports drive tourism growth, given the example that passenger volume surged by 25 per cent at the upgraded Victoria Falls International Airport recently. The 2019 Akwaaba Aviation Day will X-ray the extent to which airport development and airlines drive tourism in Africa.

The event will feature presentations by notable aviation and travel professionals in the industry on issues concerning the sector. It aims to stimulate discuss from renowned industry players in the travel, tourism and aviation industry.